MBA Standards Board Welcomes Alan Gatlin, Dean of Business at Windsor University, as Board Trustee

NEW YORK - Oct. 20, 2025 - PRLog -- The MBA Standards Board (MBASB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Gatlin to its Board of Trustees. A seasoned strategist, educator, and business innovator, Gatlin brings decades of leadership experience across technology, business development, and higher education. He currently serves as Dean of Business at Windsor University, where he leads academic innovation and strategic growth initiatives designed to equip future leaders with practical, industry-relevant expertise.

Gatlin has built an accomplished career spanning leadership in national and international technology companies, wireless infrastructure, sales management, and organizational strategy. In addition to his corporate achievements, he has spent more than five years teaching adult learners both online and in the classroom. His educational approach integrates technology and interactive learning methods, ensuring students develop applied business competencies that meet the realities of a rapidly changing economy.

"Alan exemplifies the leadership mindset we value at MBASB," said Cheryl Nunn, MBAe™, CEO of the MBA Standards Board. "His depth of expertise in both the private sector and higher education will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of MBA standards. We are thrilled to have him on our Board of Trustees at a time when the business education landscape is undergoing profound transformation."

The Board of Trustees at MBASB plays a key role in guiding the organization's governance, setting academic standards, and ensuring long-term institutional sustainability. Trustees provide leadership in aligning MBA education with real-world employer needs, with a strong emphasis on AI literacy, executive competencies, and lifelong learning. Gatlin's dual experience in business strategy and education uniquely positions him to influence policy, curriculum direction, and global partnerships as MBASB continues to grow its footprint.

Gatlin's appointment also reinforces MBASB's commitment to bringing together industry and academia to close the gap between traditional business education and modern workforce demands. His extensive background in strategic planning, product development, sales leadership, and teaching aligns with MBASB's mission to build accessible, applied MBA pathways for mid-career professionals worldwide.

The MBA Standards Board operates with two governance bodies:

• Board of Trustees— Provides strategic direction, oversees standards and ethics.
• Advisory Board — Offers insights on employer needs, and workforce trends..

Gatlin joins a growing roster of distinguished business and academic leaders who share a vision for reshaping MBA education for the AI era. His voice will be instrumental in shaping credentialing models such as Certified MBA™, MBA+™, and MBAe™, designed to elevate professionals with practical, employer-aligned competencies.

The MBA Standards Board is a global standards and credentialing body dedicated to redefining what the MBA represents in today's rapidly evolving economy. Through transparent, competency-based standards, MBASB ensures professionals can advance their careers with affordable, credible, and globally respected credentials.

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